The KIA MAGENTIS (2001-06) 4DR SALOON 2.0 L is a roomy, conventional four-door family car, rather than a hatchback or SUV. In the UK used-car market it sits among older, value-focused large family saloons, offering straightforward transport and a spacious cabin for less than many better-known rivals. mycarcheck.com has recorded 10 checks covering nine different VINs, so these figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £400, average recorded mileage of 87,000 miles, around 9,000 miles driven yearly and 2.5 previous keepers. Treat the valuation as an indication only. The Magentis suits drivers wanting an inexpensive car for commuting, errands or family trips, especially those who value saloon space over a small car’s easy parking. It is a less familiar alternative to the Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Vectra, with unpretentious appeal; check condition and service history on any example this old.